Guy has been a major dissappointment for a 3rd rounder. Then gets sent home. But he showed up today. Game closing sack. Two QB hits. Six tackles and one TFL. Morris however, stunk up the joint. Maroney was iron today. I want them to re-up this kid. Unlike other players here, he WANTS to win, and it shows.Posted by zbellino

Let's not forget that Maroney's biggest issue with progress has been injuries in the past seasons. He has been healthy this year and has been able to get stronger as the season wears on. Morris is like maroney was in his injury-laden seasons. As someone pointed out, running backs needs lots of touches to gain strength and confidence. The best player in that backfield is still faulk and he had another solid game. If you are listing downs, dont forget to include Moss as #1 on that list. I think his feelings were hurt that BB sent him home with the "lesser" players. He is one of those guys who feels that he should be treated differently because of his talent. That has been his issue all his career. I also think that his confidence is really shaken after Revis shut him down in both jets games.

If Maroney isn't looking to break the bank the Pats should def do their part to keep him around for 3-5 more years. He's looked like a pretty damn good RB this year, and as was said earlier HE WANTS TO WIN. Not enough of those guys around Foxboro right now

great to see LM and KF make up for the lack of production between Moss and Brady. Saw the TEs used more today watson had a big TD. Wes was a roughneck as usual. saw a little more pass rush than we've been seeing in the past this year. Burgess did his job. Good Win. Outscored carolina 20-3 after the 41 yard TD catch by smith.

That said, I would still like NE to take a RB on the third or fourth rnd (but not before takinga three players to reinforce the defensive front seven, and a RT). I am watching the Dallas-SD game and I just realized what the running game needs to become, for the passing game to work again. NE needs to be capable of going down the entire field while running on practically every snap. You need more than one strong RB to do that.

I was a Maroney critic, but he's come on lately and I like it. In fact, I wanted to see more of him. Good for Maroney.

As for Burgess, it is entirely possible that Adios has become a cancer and is negatively effecting others. From my nughead perspective, the D plays better without Adios. Burgess does seem to play better without him.

Let's not forget that Maroney's biggest issue with progress has been injuries in the past seasons. He has been healthy this year and has been able to get stronger as the season wears on. Morris is like maroney was in his injury-laden seasons. As someone pointed out, running backs needs lots of touches to gain strength and confidence. The best player in that backfield is still faulk and he had another solid game. If you are listing downs, dont forget to include Moss as #1 on that list. I think his feelings were hurt that BB sent him home with the "lesser" players. He is one of those guys who feels that he should be treated differently because of his talent. That has been his issue all his career. I also think that his confidence is really shaken after Revis shut him down in both jets games.Posted by rezadude

I agree. Maroney hasn't been this healthy in a few years and he's making up for lost time. He needs to finish strong to ensure that he has a future beyond this year. Whether that's with the Pats or not is not important for now.

As for Moss. I think his skills may be on the decline. He's just not getting separation like he did in years past. Corners like Revis are able to shadow him now fairly regularly. Trouble is, Welker is the only other "deep" threat other than dumping off to Falk. That third receiver is still a question mark. Whatever happened to Nunn?

This is the most too I've seen Watson involved in the offense. What happened to the TE as an option this year? That's the missing link this year. Baker was supposed to be the answer but so far Thomas, now with the Saints, has been more prolific it seems than the Pats TEs.

The Patriots gotta make a move for a premier Cory Dillon back. Maroney, and i applaud his running these past 2 months, is NOT the guy. Until the Patriots have a daily 20/100 runnner, which potential for 24/155, the offense will be predictable.

Maybe its time to talk about some creative packaging (including the Seymore #1 in 2011) to either acquire or trade up and draft the next Curtis Martin or Ricky Williams.

The Patriots gotta make a move for a premier Cory Dillon back. Maroney, and i applaud his running these past 2 months, is NOT the guy. Until the Patriots have a daily 20/100 runnner, which potential for 24/155, the offense will be predictable. Maybe its time to talk about some creative packaging (including the Seymore #1 in 2011) to either acquire or trade up and draft the next Curtis Martin or Ricky Williams.Posted by Sveltics

this is the dumbest thing ive read all day... no offense.

if the pats are going to package their oakland pick to trade up, its going to be for a defensive stud like ndamukong suh. NOT a rb

Guy has been a major dissappointment for a 3rd rounder. Then gets sent home. But he showed up today. Game closing sack. Two QB hits. Six tackles and one TFL. Morris however, stunk up the joint. Maroney was iron today. I want them to re-up this kid. Unlike other players here, he WANTS to win, and it shows.Posted by zbellino

Z,

Circumstances don't break me. They define who I truly am. In my opinion, words to live by. For his entire career, save a few games in '07 - Lawrence Maroney has been much maligned for his dance routines during games and to some degree it's been deserved.

For the past several games he's consistently done what a lot of us wanted to see and think he's fully capable of - gaining tough yards and playing inspired football. To a varying degree the same can be said of Wes Welker. They've carried the Patriots offense during those games. Where are all the Maroney critics now?! And why aren't they admitting he's due credit for having improved his game.

I've said this before, but I think it bears repeating - Welker has now become a marked man by defenses. But his success is coming with a price in the form of some hard hits. It's going to make for a long offseason if the Patriots can't implement Aiken and the TE's more in the offense.

As for the four who were sent home, Brady and Bill have said repeatedly Moss is one of the more intelligent football players they've ever come across. We need that guile now more than ever, because his defenders think they have him pegged.

The performance of Burgess speaks volumes as to what he knows is expected of him. Guyton is a second year player who is trying to establish his presence, so if you say jump, he'll ask how high? Nothing to worry about with him.

I saved Thomas for last. I can't think of anything he's done (since that pick 6 in the '07 season) since his arrival that would warrant his payday. The Brink's truck Patriots management backed up to his driveway was given the wrong address!